Category Archives: Leadership Skills

I Am The Way

Easter gave me the opportunity to think about the leadership of Jesus Christ. Christ consistently set an example for others to follow. In doing so he earned the right and respect to lead millions of people through the centuries since his death on the cross. I personally believe that when Christ said, “I am the Way” he meant that he was an example of what we all could do for ourselves.

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Frontline Leadership is a Contact Sport

Generally frontline leadership development is focussed on an event, such as a training workshop. However, effective leadership development is more of a process which occurs over a period of time. This means that it requires much more than attending a training workshop. It requires on-going support, follow-up and feedback. In short, it requires on-going contact.

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Stop Kidding Yourself

We all deceive ourselves about something. And mostly it’s harmless. You know how it goes. My rear doesn’t look big in this. I don’t drink too much. I’m pretty fit. But sometimes it’s harmful. I see this from time to time with frontline managers.

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The 3 facts of people management

If you are going to be successful as a frontline manager you must recognise three very important basic facts about your role.

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What is the key to Frontline Leadership – in one word?

Relationships.

There it is. That’s your lot. For frontline managers, leadership is about relationships. Period.

If you’d like more than one word, stick around. Let me expand…

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Thanks Christ

It is that time of year. The season to again reflect on the life, teachings and leadership of Jesus Christ.

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5 steps to better Frontline Leadership

Like the old saying goes, practice makes perfect. Get your basic frontline leadership skills right and then practice, practice, practice.

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How does leadership apply to frontline managers?

When leadership concepts are applied specifically to frontline managers’ positions it is important to focus on and develop specific skills in conjunction with role’s traditional responsibilities.

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Two mistakes frontline leaders commonly make

Frontline leaders commonly have similiar issues and continuously make the same mistakes day in, day out which compromise their performance. Two of the main issues are around giving too much negative feedback and failing to give appropriate direction.

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